SailGP: Controversial Call? Late Umpire Decision?

Tash Bryant, strategist of Australia SailGP Team points the way to Tom Slingsby, driver of Australia SailGP Team during the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney, Australia © Bob Martin for SailGP

The KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix on Sydney Harbour provided us with thrilling racing, but arguably the most contentious moment of the weekend was when the Australian SailGP Team, helmed by Tom Slingsby, were awarded a penalty in the pre-start when they were luffed by the Canadian NorthStar SailGP Team, helmed by Giles Scott.

We take a look as to whether the decision was correct, using the UmpApp view and help from SailGP Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell.